Hello, I'm
An ambitious Informatics Engineering student specializing in Cybersecurity, possessing a solid technical foundation in internal systems architecture, network traffic analysis, and programming. A certified Cybersecurity Bootcamp graduate with hands-on experience in incident response methodologies and penetration testing through practical labs. Currently pursuing advanced training as a Security Engineer with a focus on building resilient network architectures and system hardening, seeking a role that leverages technical skills in network defense and systems security.
root@swar-node:~# nmap -sS -sV -O target-subnets.local
[INFO] Starting Nmap scan at 14:38:18
[+] Host is up (0.0024s latency).
PORT STATE SERVICE VERSION
22/tcp open ssh OpenSSH 8.9p1 (Hardened)
443/tcp open ssl/https TLS 1.3 Strict HSTS
3306/tcp closed mysql Filtered via iptables
root@swar-node:~# snort -A console -c /etc/snort/snort.conf -i eth0
IDS Active: 0 Vulnerabilities Exploited. Intrusion blocked.
About Mohammed Swar
Bridging deep engineering architecture with proactive cyber defense methodologies.
Network & Systems Architecture
Solid grasp of internal operating system architectures, secure protocol design, packet flow dynamics, and topology simulations in enterprise network environments.
Incident Response & Triage
Experienced in analyzing security alerts, tracking malicious attacker traces with Wireshark, dissecting threat progression using the Cyber Kill Chain, and applying tactical containment.
Defensive System Hardening
Passionate about proactive defense, configuring robust IDS/IPS detection rules with Snort, locking down Linux & Windows operating systems, and auditing database access controls.
Education & Current Training
Academic milestones and intensive engineering specialization tracks.
Security Engineer Pathway
Advanced Security Specialization Program
Currently focusing on the Network and Systems Security module: in-depth exploration of secure protocol design principles, comprehensive Operating System Hardening (Linux & Windows), cloud security fundamentals, and configuring next-generation enterprise network equipment utilizing modern defense architectures.
Bachelor of Informatics Engineering
Faculty of Informatics Engineering
Undertaking a rigorous engineering curriculum covering computer architectures, operating systems theory, network design, algorithms, relational databases, data structures, and cybersecurity foundations with an expected graduation in 2027.
Certifications & Practical Labs
Verified cybersecurity credentials and hands-on laboratory experience.
Cyber Security Bootcamp Certification
Comprehensive professional training covering Network Security, Threat Hunting, Incident Response workflows, and fundamental Information Security concepts with real-world simulation assessments.
Cybersecurity Practical Labs & Junior PenTester
Successfully completed hands-on modules in Incident Response, Alert Triage, and applying the Cyber Kill Chain framework. Completed 50% of the Junior Penetration Tester (Jr PenTester) pathway, demonstrating proficiency in vulnerability assessment, web application security, and exploitation techniques.
Technical Skills & Tooling
Categorized technical competence across security, operations, and scripting.
Network Security & Monitoring
Deep packet inspection, signature-based intrusion detection/prevention, and security log telemetry analysis.
Penetration Testing Tools
Network discovery, web application proxying, vulnerability auditing, and controlled exploitation frameworks.
Operating Systems & Hardening
Multi-distribution Linux system administration, Windows environments, privilege management, and security baselines.
Programming & Databases
Security task automation, efficient algorithmic development, query crafting, and relational database security.
Network Simulation
Emulating enterprise network topographies, routing protocols, firewall placement, and virtualized multi-vendor appliances.
Academic & Practical Projects
Technical implementations showcasing security monitoring, packet analysis, and secure design.
Incident Response & Security Monitoring Labs
Active DefenseDesigned and managed simulated cyber incident scenarios. Extensively identified malicious network artifacts and suspicious payloads using Wireshark, traced attacker footprints through packet flows, and crafted custom Snort detection rules to proactively intercept unauthorized network intrusions.
alert tcp any any -> $HOME_NET 22 (msg:"SSH Brute Force Attempt"; flags:S; threshold:type threshold, track by_src, count 5, seconds 60; sid:1000001; rev:1;)
Database Security & Query Optimization
Secure ArchitectureArchitected and queried secure relational database systems using SQL. Implemented granular role-based access controls (RBAC), robust audit logging techniques, and enforced parameterized query standards to effectively prevent SQL injection (SQLi) vulnerabilities.
REVOKE ALL ON SCHEMA public FROM PUBLIC;
CREATE ROLE app_read_write;
GRANT SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE ON ALL TABLES IN SCHEMA app TO app_read_write;
Get In Touch
Open for cybersecurity internships, technical discussions, and collaborative projects.
Let's Connect & Secure Systems
Whether you have an inquiry regarding network defense, security engineer roles, or wish to review my academic and practical portfolio, feel free to reach out.